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Safe, non-contact clamp meter for voltage measurements

T he new Fluke 377 FC and 378 FC non-contact voltage true-rms AC/DC clamp meters measure

voltage and current simultaneously without touching a live wire.
Whenever an electrician or technician makes a voltage measurement on a live
conductor, there is a risk of electrical shock. Comtest, Fluke’s local channel partner, offers the
company’s new Fluke 377 FC and 378 FC Non-Contact Voltage True-RMS AC/DC Clamp Meters,
which minimise this risk because they are the only clamp meters that make accurate non-contact
voltage measurements without test leads.
The Fluke 377 FC and 378 FC True-rms clamp meters use “Field-Sense” technology to make
testing faster and safer, all without touching a live conductor. Users get accurate voltage and
current measurements through the clamp jaw. Simply clip the black test lead to any electrical
ground, put the clamp jaw around the conductor and see reliable, accurate voltage and current
values simultaneously on the dual display.

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Both clamp meters offer complete 3-phase voltage and current tests in three quick steps.
A full set of phase-to-ground and phase-to-phase values are displayed on the meter. These
measurements, along with phase rotation information are displayed on your smart phone
and saved to the cloud via Fluke Connect software, eliminating the need for handwritten
notes or complicated math. With Fluke Connect, users can remotely log, trend, and monitor
measurements to pinpoint intermittent faults. This data can be used as a basis for designing a (9 inch) hanging strap that allows the clamp
preventive maintenance program. to be hung wherever it is needed, a premium
The 378 FC also includes a unique power quality indicator that senses PQ issues — relating to carrying case, TL224 test leads, TP175 Twist
current, voltage, power factor, or any combination of the three — automatically while capturing Guard Test Probes, and an AC285 black
voltage and current measurements. With this PQ indicator, it is easy to quickly determine if an grounding clip.
upstream supply problem exists or if there is a downstream equipment problem.
These clamp meters come with an iFlex flexible current probe that can measure ac current as Contact Comtest, Tel 010 595-1821,
high as 2500 A — even in tight spaces. Also included are a TPAK magnetic hanging kit with a 23 cm sales@comtest.co.za

CONSULTING FIRM APPOINTS NEW GM

eading global firm of engineers and scientists SRK Consulting has appointed
Marius van Huyssteen as general manager in its South African practice.
LAs partner in SRK’s Durban office since 2019, Van Huyssteen has 17 years of experience in
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and has been a principal environment scientist at the
firm since 2014.
The newly created position of general manager at SRK would be to support SRK SA’s
managing director, Vis Reddy, with the coordination of various day-to-day operational tasks while
providing management oversight of SRK’s support departments. This restructure of management
responsibilities seeks to improve operational efficiencies and implement company-wide strategic
initiatives related to internal business processes.
“This will allow the managing director to focus on strategy, risk, production and client related
aspects of the business,” he said. “As general manager, I will work within the integrated company
structure to facilitate communication, influence and support across all departments.”
He highlighted that the role required a person with a solid understanding and appreciation of
SRK’s business, culture and core values.
“Coming from an ESG consulting background, I have extensive experience in managing Cape Town and a BSc (Hons) in environmental
multidisciplinary project teams,” he said. “I have always had a keen interest in the managerial side management from the University of KwaZulu-
of SRK’s consulting practice and have been afforded opportunities to gain hands-on management Natal. He holds a range of other qualifications
experience over the past ten years.” in fields including environmental auditing
Van Huyssteen emphasised that carefully planned and clear communication is central to the and project management and is a practicing
success of most endeavours, and that he will promote collaboration, mutual respect and good Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP).
communication within technical project teams, management teams and support teams.
His academic foundation is a BSc in microbiology and biotechnology from the University of For more information, visit www.srk.co.za

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